12 months full time; up to 24 months part time
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000 part time £3,000
International: full time £14,750 part time fees
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
The aim of the programme is to give those without a formal qualification in computing science a solid foundation in the subject.
In the programming thread, you learn the Java programming language.
The computer architecture thread covers the basic structure of a digital computer and computer networks.
The software engineering thread considers the problems of the design specification and implementation of large computing systems produced by many designers and programmers.
Practical classes are a key component of this part of the programme. There is also a substantial amount of group project work, giving you practical experience of software engineering and professional issues.
The final three months are devoted to an individual project, culminating in a dissertation describing the work completed.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject. Graduates of subjects related to computer science will also be considered, but your application will be dealt with on an individual basis because of the potential overlap of your first degree with the modules in the programme. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
For further information please contact:
Admissions Secretary
School of Computing Science
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 8072
E-mail: cs.admissions@ncl.ac.uk
This programme is within the subject area of Computer Science.